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title: "How Do I Convert the Excel Input to XML within Lasernet?"
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description: "This article describes how to set up a modifier for converting Excel input (.xls/.xlsx) to XML within Lasernet 9 or newer. Read for more info."
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# How Do I Convert the Excel Input to XML within Lasernet?

This article describes how to set up a modifier for converting Excel input (.xls/.xlsx) to XML within Lasernet 9 or newer.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
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> The following form configurations require Input, Form Engine, and Output modules.

## Set Up an Excel to XML Modifier

1. Open Lasernet Developer.
2. Select **Modifiers** in the **Tools** menu.
3. Double-click the **Excel to XML** modifier.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-GVMYADAN.png)

1. The **Excel to XML Properties** window will appear. Click the **Setup** tab to adjust the settings as required.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c831ef63-c6b3-48ee-b443-3e33644e4e2e/Images/Documentation/image-YD6CWZY1.png)

1. Apply the modifier to a module, such as **Form Engine Enter Modifier** or **File Input**.

This modifier can now be used to convert the input into an XML format for processing by forms with an XML input set. This will enable you to set the **Description** and **Header** rows to **Ignore**.